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South Korea’s Kospi Falls 30% From June Peak, Trapping Retail Investors

The Kospi has dropped 30% since its June 19 record high, trapping retail investors who chased leveraged products during the earlier rally.

SK Hynix Unveils $28.6 Billion Share Buyback, Sending Stock Rallying

SK Hynix shares rallied after announcing a $28.6 billion share buyback and cancellation program, signaling confidence in surging AI memory demand.

South Korea Accelerates Nuclear-Sub Push as Trump Halves Joint Drills

President Lee Jae-myung accelerates South Korea's military self-reliance, seeking nuclear submarines and wartime control as the US halves joint drills.

Trump Orders Pentagon to Scale Back Joint Military Drills With South Korea

President Trump ordered the Pentagon to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, calling them costly and hostile toward North Korea.

KOSPI Enters Bull Market, Rebounding 20% From July Low on Chip Rally

South Korea's Kospi entered a technical bull market Thursday, rebounding about 20% from its July low as SK Hynix and Samsung led a renewed AI chip rally.

South Korea’s KOSPI Posts Record Rally as Chip Giants Fuel Global AI Trade Optimism

South Korea's KOSPI logged its best-ever day as Samsung and SK Hynix surged on AI demand, while the Bank of Japan held rates steady.

Brazil Moves to Accelerate Mercosur Trade Deals with China and South Korea

Brazil agrees to speed up Mercosur trade negotiations with China and South Korea, a strategic shift amid global trade realignment and U.S. tariffs.

South Korea Weighs Cap on Leveraged ETFs as Retail Investors Absorb Chip-Driven Losses

South Korean regulators are considering limits on leveraged ETFs for retail investors after heavy losses tied to a downturn in semiconductor stocks.

Samsung and SK Hynix Seal $950 Billion U.S. Chip Supply Deals Amid AI Boom

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have unveiled combined $950 billion U.S. chip supply partnerships as South Korea hosts major AI industry players.

SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won Ordered to Pay Ex-Wife $644 Million in Record Divorce

A Seoul court ordered SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won to pay his ex-wife 944 billion won ($644 million) in what would be South Korea's most expensive divorc

South Korean Woman Acquitted of Newborn’s Murder in Late-Term Abortion Case

A South Korean court acquits a woman of murdering her newborn after a late-term abortion attempt, reigniting debate over the nation's abortion laws.

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